<p><span style="color:#000000">Dublin Zoo is the largest&nbsp;zoo&nbsp;in&nbsp;Ireland and one of Dublin&#39;s most popular attractions. It has been open since 1831 and, like most zoo&#39;s around the world, now concentrates on conservation&nbsp;and education.</span></p>

<p><span style="color:#000000">Located in the Phoenix Park in the heart of Dublin city, Dublin Zoo is one of Ireland&rsquo;s most popular family attractions.</span></p>

<p><span style="color:#000000">It has been transformed in recent decades into a 28 hectare park of gardens, lakes and wonderful natural habitats for over 400 animals.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="color:#000000">The site is huge and allows the animals plenty of room to roam.&nbsp;It is divided into different areas;&nbsp;Family Farm, Kaziranga Forest Tail, Gorilla Rainforest, House of Reptiles, the Penguin Habitat, Asian Forests and South American House.</span></p>

<p><span style="color:#000000">With the exception of the African Savanah, where you can see zebra, giraffs, rhino&#39;s and chimps,&nbsp;there is not much distance between them and it is easy to walk around with a stroller.</span></p>

<p><span style="color:#000000">As part of their educational mandate they offer school programmes, camps and workshops where children can develop a greter appreciatoon of wildlife.</span></p>

<p><span style="color:#000000">There are some really nice play areas where the kids can run around and daily feeds and talks throughout the day. Check their website for details.</span></p>

<p><span style="color:#000000">There are plenty of places for a nice picnic but you can get hot food too.</span></p>

<p><span style="color:#000000">It is hard to leave through the Zoo shop without picking up a cuddly memento!</span></p>

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